Access to the right capital can play a critical role in how a business grows, invests or completes a transaction. In The Irish Times Corporate Finance Special Report, our Deals Advisory experts explore different aspects of the funding landscape and the practical considerations for businesses and their owners.

• More funding options than ever but scaling gap remains
  Katharine Byrne, Deals Advisory Partner at BDO Ireland, examines the current capital raising environment in Ireland, what investors are looking for and what businesses need to consider when seeking the right funding.
• Trading cash for control
  Eimear O’Hare, Deal Advisory Director at BDO Ireland, explores what private equity investors look for, how deals can be structured and what owners and management teams should consider when bringing an investment partner into the business.
• How businesses can decide if an MBO is for them
  Richard Duffy, Deals Advisory Director at BDO Ireland, explores the debt and equity options available to fund M&A, how borrowing costs are influencing deal structures and the growing role of private equity and alternative lenders. He also considers some of the common funding and due diligence issues businesses should address when approaching a transaction.

How BDO can help
Whether you are raising capital, considering private equity investment or planning an acquisition, BDO Ireland’s Deals Advisory team can support you in assessing your options and navigating the transaction process.